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He’s back!
Season 11 of America’s Got Talent just became more exciting with the news that #AGT creator, Simon Cowell, will be replacing retiring judge, Howard Stern, on America’s Got Talent.
Was there ever any doubt? As creator of this popular summer show, Simon was a natural choice and will nicely fill the void created by Howard Stern’s retirement from the show.
Here’s a statement culled from Today.Com:
“It was the network’s [NBC] decision,” he told TODAY’s Joe Fryer on Thursday. But that doesn’t mean he wasn’t above seriously hinting. “I had sort of popping up in my head … ‘You know, if you are looking for a very good-looking British judge which sort of fits on this show, I know someone.'”
The announcement comes in the wake of Howard Stern’s exit from the show.
I kind of, sort of, miss the guy. No matter what you think of his judging technique, he is a unique entity and I will enjoy seeing him on TV once again. Who knows? He’s a Dad now so he may have mellowed.
And, aren’t you even curious as to how he will interact with judge Howie Mandel? Oh boy! This will be great television.
So, welcome back, Simon. It’s been a while!
And to my readers, will you be welcoming Simon back with open arms? Do you think he is a smart replacement for Howard Stern? If not, who would you choose?
A few weeks ago before AGT ended for the season, I read that Simon wanted to be on the show which is the reason Howard left. Who knows if that is true or not. I was not happy when I heard Howard was going to be on the show, but surprisingly he did a good job. I’m not thrilled that Simon will be coming back to TV because I think his behavior makes our young children and adults think bullying is okay. I hope you are correct about possibly mellowing since becoming a dad, but I’m not holding my breath.
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Louise – I think that bullying method of his is over. What I am hoping he replaced it with is blunt, to the point critiques which could be helpful to the talent on stage. No bullying allowed Simon!!!
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I’m actually going to miss Howard. I think he did a good job on the show. But Simon should be fun as long as he tones down the bullying. I do agree with you, MCL, I think he has mellowed a bit. My hope is that Mel B sticks around for a good while. I really like her. Heidi annoys me occasionally. And of course I absolutely ADORE Howie :).
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On another note entirely, still haven’t been able to start watching The Voice (except for one YouTube performance) but I am recording.
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